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Windows Interaction features for Alienware

Dim BrightnessYour screen will dim when you're not in front of it.Time is customizable with a slider.

Stay AwakeYour computer will stay awake while you're in front of it.

Turn on screenYour screen will turn on when you approach it.

Wake on gazeWake your computer by simply looking at the logo.

Security and privacy

Face recognition loginLog in safely without a password though instant face recognition.Setup with Windows Hello.

Auto-lock WindowsLock windows when you're not in front of your computer for a period of time.

Windows navigation

Application switcherIn the Windows application switcher, just look at an app to highlight it. The Windows application switcher can be opened by pressing and holding the alt key then tapping the tab key.

Task viewIn the Windows task view, just look at an app to highlight it. The Windows task view can be opened by pressing and holding the Windows key, then tapping the tab key.Since the Windows 10 April update (1803) this function is not available. Microsoft is redesigning this feature. If you have any questions please contact us at the bottom of this page.

Windows snap assistIn the Windows snap assist view, just look at an app to highlight it. The Windows snap assist view will appear after you dock a window.

Mouse enhancements

Warp on mouse moveSlight move the mouse and the pointer will appear where you're looking.

Mouse warp on buttonPress a button of your choice to make the mouse pointer move to your area of focus.

Touch at gaze

Touch at gazePlace one finger on the touchpad and the mouse pointer will move to where you're looking.

Scroll and zoom at gazeUse the regular two finger scroll and zoom gestures on the touchpad to interact with the area you're looking at.

<Note>The touchpad features will be unavailable due to the 32-bit driver for the Synaptics Touchpad being missing. We will make sure that this works without any manual work needed in the next software update.

Please visit following article for workaround way to fix it at the moment.